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Lace Shawl Design

Embrace the complexities of lace as you learn to design shawl patterns that flow logically and organically from one stitch pattern to the next.

Designer Miriam Felton shares her methodology and design templates, walking you through every consideration for shawls, from inspiration to planning, construction and beyond. This technique-based course will give you an intimate look at a lace master's mind, showing you how to develop your own design process. Design shawls as simple or complex as you desire, and receive help from Miriam along the way. Get your pencils ready and chart your own path in Lace Shawl Design.

Lesson 4. Charting Repeats

Lesson 5. Charting Shapes

Lesson 6. Transitions & Flow

Design a piece with smooth transitions for that beautiful flow. Miriam shows you how to make chart modifications and provides examples.

11:24

Lesson 7. Embellishing & Adapting

Add flourish and customize your design with customized borders and adaptations. Miriam will help you with both the inspiration and execution.

11:04

Lesson 8. Starting at the Border

Learn to work your way from the border to a complete lace shawl design with Miriam's techniques, tips and tricks.

16:02

Lesson 9. Bringing it All Together

Tying up all the ends of your design project, Miriam helps you bring it all home.

39:33

Lesson 10. Fixing Mistakes

Learn quick fixes to common problems: rework a repeat, use a lifeline and pick up missing yarn overs.

6:31

Lesson 11. Bonus: Gauge & Swatching

Gauge and swatching are subjective, but you'll gain more control with Miriam's tips for measuring gauge in lace.

6:21

Lesson 12. Bonus: Yarn Overs

Learn to tackle problematic yarn overs with these bonus tips.

8:45

Lesson 13. Bonus: Long Cast Ons

It won't be long until you've mastered long cast ons with Miriam's insights.

"I really loved this class. Miriam's easy-going approach and style keeps your attention and doesn't overwhelm you with information. For me, the shaping and figuring out how to make the transition to different patterns was something I just couldn't wrap my head around. It made so much sense and I 'got it' pretty much the first time around (though I recommend listening to it more than once!). Great class, I would highly recommend it to beginners and experienced knitters alike." - countingsh124425Asheville, NC

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Lesson plan

12:48

Lesson 1. Introduction

Miriam Felton works step-by-step through the process of designing a lace shawl.

14:30

Lesson 2. Lace Math

Miriam subtracts the fear from lace math with her clear calculations. Get comfortable with the numbers and complex charts.

Lesson 4. Charting Repeats

Lesson 5. Charting Shapes

Lesson 6. Transitions & Flow

Design a piece with smooth transitions for that beautiful flow. Miriam shows you how to make chart modifications and provides examples.

11:24

Lesson 7. Embellishing & Adapting

Add flourish and customize your design with customized borders and adaptations. Miriam will help you with both the inspiration and execution.

11:04

Lesson 8. Starting at the Border

Learn to work your way from the border to a complete lace shawl design with Miriam's techniques, tips and tricks.

16:02

Lesson 9. Bringing it All Together

Tying up all the ends of your design project, Miriam helps you bring it all home.

39:33

Lesson 10. Fixing Mistakes

Learn quick fixes to common problems: rework a repeat, use a lifeline and pick up missing yarn overs.

6:31

Lesson 11. Bonus: Gauge & Swatching

Gauge and swatching are subjective, but you'll gain more control with Miriam's tips for measuring gauge in lace.

6:21

Lesson 12. Bonus: Yarn Overs

Learn to tackle problematic yarn overs with these bonus tips.

8:45

Lesson 13. Bonus: Long Cast Ons

It won't be long until you've mastered long cast ons with Miriam's insights.

The instructor

Miriam Felton, Instructor of Lace Shawl Design

Miriam Felton is the author of Twist & Knit, a master lace designer and a frequent instructor at conferences and shows. She started sewing as a toddler, added crochet when she was 8, cross stitching when she was 10, beading at 11, and knitting at 16.

Ratings & reviews

Class rating

(61 reviews)

Learning a lot!

by speranza1508937 on July 22, 2015

This class is very interesting, and helpful in understanding what goes on with the different stitches and there placement. It really inspires me to create my own pattern!Very glad I took this class!

Thank you, Miriam!

Carol

This class is very interesting, and helpful in understanding what goes on with the different stitches and there placement. It really inspires me to create my own pattern!Very glad I took this class!

Thank you, Miriam!

Carol

Fixing mistakes is a very useful lesson

by uferrenbe8023414 on June 29, 2015

Redoing a repeat with a mistake without having to knit back all the way is so clever. I will also be trying a lifeline. No more just fudging mistakes for me. I watched the whole thing in one sitting. I will start on the swatches as soon as I block the top down shawl I just finished from a pattern. The shawls with a larger center panel open very intriguing design possibilities. I can't wait to do the hands on experimenting.

Redoing a repeat with a mistake without having to knit back all the way is so clever. I will also be trying a lifeline. No more just fudging mistakes for me. I watched the whole thing in one sitting. I will start on the swatches as soon as I block the top down shawl I just finished from a pattern. The shawls with a larger center panel open very intriguing design possibilities. I can't wait to do the hands on experimenting.

Challenging and motivating!

by glgaul25 on March 20, 2015

This is a great class. I am so excited to chart and design my own shawls. Lots of detail and clear explanations. It makes me think, allowing me to challenge myself and push my knitting skills further. I am adding to my stitch dictionary collection immediately. The class focuses on the design of triangular shaped shawls. It would be great to have a follow up class on round and half round shawls, as well as other shapes. Loving this class!

This is a great class. I am so excited to chart and design my own shawls. Lots of detail and clear explanations. It makes me think, allowing me to challenge myself and push my knitting skills further. I am adding to my stitch dictionary collection immediately. The class focuses on the design of triangular shaped shawls. It would be great to have a follow up class on round and half round shawls, as well as other shapes. Loving this class!

Instant Learning

by Barbfun on March 16, 2015

Just beginning but so much useful information. I'm just starting exploring lace knitting and see it as a challenge. I may never design but Miriam has quickly given me a better understanding of lace. She has clearly developed a wonderful class.

Just beginning but so much useful information. I'm just starting exploring lace knitting and see it as a challenge. I may never design but Miriam has quickly given me a better understanding of lace. She has clearly developed a wonderful class.

Very Interesting

by Vee01224 on December 30, 2014

I've been knitting lace for quiet a while always from somebody else's design. I'm looking forward to designing my own shawl

I've been knitting lace for quiet a while always from somebody else's design. I'm looking forward to designing my own shawl